Exterior Fence Banners

The University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire's Facilities Planning department is seeking bids for exterior fence banners to be installed around the site perimeter of a future Science and Health Sciences Building project. The procurement involves producing and installing 84 total banner panels across three different sizes: 26 panels measuring 30' x 6', 20 panels measuring 12' x 6', and 38 panels measuring 8' x 6'. Banners must be constructed from a minimum 12-ounce mesh blow-through vinyl with reinforced edges and black grommets every three feet at top and bottom, printed using four-color process inks with artwork provided by the university. Bidders are required to demonstrate three years of experience providing exterior fence banners and submit three client references from comparable institutions. Key procurement timeline dates include August 22, 2022, as the deadline for written questions, with university responses provided on August 23, 2022, and a bid submission deadline of August 30, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. CST. Non-returnable samples must be delivered by the bid due date, and the contract term is one year from award, with potential mutual renewal for an additional year.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must certify compliance with debarment, non-discrimination, and Israel boycott provisions. The university qualifies for governmental and educational discounts and will make payment within 30 days of invoice receipt following goods acceptance. Insurance requirements include $1 million in commercial liability and property damage coverage. No minimum order quantity is specified, and the university reserves the right to adjust quantities to meet actual needs. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive banner production and installation requirements suggest a potentially significant contract value. The banners are expected to be erected in August 2022 and remain in place for approximately one year, coinciding with the construction of the new Science and Health Sciences Building.